– Santa Barbara Botanic Garden: Walk together along a meadow, through a canyon and redwood forest, and along ridge tops that offer sweeping views of the Channel Islands.

– Lotusland – The remarkable collections of exotic plants are a personal expression of Madame Ganna Walska’s penchant for the dramatic, the unexpected and the whimsical. Log onto www.lotusland.org.

– Sea Center: This building on Stearn’s Wharf inspires a passion for the natural world — and maybe for each other? Admission also pays for a same-day visit to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Log onto www.sbnature.org.

– Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park: The walls of this small cave contain some of the finest remaining rock art created by Chumash Native Americans.

Wine and Dine Dates

– Santa Barbara Wine Tour: The drivers at Sammy’s Limos and Tours are experts at making a wine tasting experience the best it can be. Log onto www.sammyslimos.com.

– Wine Tasting in the Funk Zone: Artists, winemakers and up-and-coming chefs have taken up shop in aged warehouses and forgotten scuba shops.

Try a delicious wine and chocolate pairing at Grassini Family Vineyards in Santa Barbara.